Elliot Page and mom Martha.Photo:Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com
Felipe Ramales / SplashNews.com
Elliot Pageand hismom Marthaare celebrating the release of his memoir.
On Tuesday, the Oscar nominee’s bookPageboydebuted,in which he reveals his experiencesin Hollywood and coming out as trans.
Page, 36, and Martha were photographed in New York City’s Times Square on Tuesday, smiling together as they viewed a billboard for the book on display.
In a recentinterview for PEOPLE’s Pride cover story, Page opened up about his bond with his mother.
“My relationship with her is the best it’s ever been. I’ve had so much to learn about so many things myself,” said theUmbrella Academyactor. “But finally sharing my truth with her and telling her about the changes that were about to happen in my life, my mom was just so immediately supportive.”
He added, “She’s educated herself. I think there was such a profound sense of relief, like she saw her kid step into themself.”
To markPageboy’s publication Tuesday, the authorwrote on Instagramhe “never thought” he’d write his story.
“I am so grateful for all the support I’ve received along the way,” he added. “With love and much respect for those who came before and made this possible.”
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Pagetold PEOPLE he feels an “ease” nowlike never before: “It definitely feels a way that I never thought I would get to feel, and that mostly manifests in how present I feel, the ease I feel and the ability to exist.”
Pageboyis now available wherever books are sold.
source: people.com
